Most efficient EVs: Hatchback, 2017 model year
Every EV with a published EPA combined efficiency, lowest energy use first, in kilowatt-hours per 100 miles. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a cheaper charge for the same distance.
11 of 11 EVs have a published EPA efficiency figure
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25.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 Hyundai Ioniq Electric - 2
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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
27.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 BMW i3 60 Ah - 3
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Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.3 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV - 4
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
28.4 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 Volkswagen e-Golf - 5
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Photo: Zytonits, CC BY-SA 2.0
29.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 BMW i3 94 Ah - 6
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Photo: Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 Fiat 500e - 6
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Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 Mitsubishi i-MiEV - 6
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Photo: Makizox, CC BY-SA 4.0
30.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 Nissan Leaf - 9
31.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 Ford Focus Electric - 10
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Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
32.0 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 Kia Soul EV - 11
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Photo: DestinationFearFan, CC BY-SA 4.0
40.2 kWh/100 mi
Compare the 2017 Mercedes B-Class Electric Drive B250e
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How this list is made
- Shorter bar, less energy per mile. Bars are measured from zero against the top value; the dark tick marks the average of all 11 ranked here.
- Scores are John’s, shown only where he has scored a car, and they don’t affect the order. How John scores.
- Each car’s page lists the source of every figure and when it was last checked.